Working in the NHS where children died, you know, completely out of the blue or with a terrible diagnosis or all the different ways. It's done two things. One is I have more fear for my own children and grandchildren because I can't not know that they can die. The other end of that is just enormous, or at the preciousness of life,. And what people like you can survive and still live in love again and dare to.
For Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re revisiting some of the most meaningful conversations we’ve had with scientists about navigating our mental health.
Julia Samuel is one of the world’s leading grief therapists. She joins Maya to talk about why it’s important to engage with our grief, and offers strategies to help with the grieving process. They also discuss how losing someone can affect our sense of self, and the need to grieve the loss of identity that often accompanies big life changes.
Our new season starts June 5. In the meantime, connect with Maya on instagram @DrMayaShankar.
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